Why college is a waste of time?

Why college is a waste of time?

College for everyone is a great American myth. For many people, college can be a waste of time and money. Too many people are going to college because they believe a great American myth: college is for everyone and happiness and wealth depend on a college degree.

What careers can I get without a college degree?

You'll Gain the Ability to Make Better Decisions. Interestingly enough, a college education can help you become a savvier, more informed consumer. College doesn't only provide book knowledge to help you succeed in a particular field, it also teaches critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

How much money can you make without a college degree?

In 2014, workers without high-school diplomas earned $24,000 annually; workers with high-school diplomas earned $30,500; workers who completed some college earned $31,900 and workers with a bachelor's degree earned $49,900. Workers with a master's degree or higher earned $59,200.

What do you do if college isn’t right for you?

About three out of 10 billionaires—29.9%—around the world did not have at least a bachelors degree in 2015, according to a billionaire census by Wealth-X. That's 739 out of the total 2,473 billionaires.

Do degrees matter?

While your job will most likely require a Bachelor's degree, it probably won't matter what field it is in. According to recent research, 62% of recent college graduates are working in jobs that require a degree, yet only 27% of college graduates are working in a job that even relates to their major.